uranism

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Etymology

From German Uranismus, from Ancient Greek οὐράνιος (ouránios, “heavenly, spiritual”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/

Noun

uranism (plural uranisms)

  1. (archaic) Homosexuality.
    • 1894 November, The Medical Standard, volume XVI, number 6, page 152:
      Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life.

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